Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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The Horn, NH |
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| Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 8, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is a two-car pulloff on the right side of the road, after the second bridge. When I came back there were a dozen cars parked on the side of the road. No one was blocking the road and there was no problem pulling out. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
One very small water crossing |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One minor blowdown at 3100 feet |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
My 10 lb chihuahua had no problems on this hike. |
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| Bugs: |
I had no problem with bugs, even without bug spray. The weather was cool and breezy. |
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| Lost and Found: |
I left a black t-shire on a dead tree. I meant to pick it up on the way out and forgot. I don't need it back. If you find it and it fits, feel free to keep it. |
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| Comments: |
There is a large patch of mud about twenty minutes in. Be careful on the rocks placed there to avoid the mud. They are slippery. I took a nice fall and banged up my shin. |
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| Name: |
Roberta DellAnno |
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| E-Mail: |
bugsandthings@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-09 |
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| Link: |
https://solowoodlandwanderer.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-horn.html |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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